Kawasaki ZR750M Owner's manual

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ENGLISH

Motorcycle

Owner's Manual

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Whenever you see the symbols

shown below, heed their instructions!

Always follow safe operating and main-

tenance practices.

WARNING

This warning symbol identifie s

special instructions or proce-

dures which, if not correctly fol-

lowed, could result in personal

injury, or loss of life.

CAUTION

This caution symbol identifies

special instructions or proce-

dures which, if not strictly ob-

served, could result in damage to

or destruction of equipment.

NOTE

○

This note symbol indicates points of

particular interest for more efficient

and convenient operation.

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(Australian model only)

TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED

Owners are warned that the law may prohibit:

(a) The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes

of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design

incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to

its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; and

(b) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been re-

moved or rendered inoperative by any person.

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FOREWORD

Congratulations on your purchase of a new Kawasaki motorcycle. Your new mo-

torcycle is the product of Kawasaki's advanced engineering, exhaustive testing,

and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance.

Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before riding so that you will be

thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your motorcycle's controls, its fea-

tures, capabilities, and limitations. This manual offers many safe riding tips, but its

purpose is not to provide instruction in all the techniques and skills requ ired to ride

a motorcycle safely. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators of this ve-

hicle enroll in a motorcycle rider training program to attain awareness of the mental

and physical requirements necessary for safe motorcycle operation.

To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle, give it the proper care and

maintenance descri bed in this manual. For those who would like more detailed in-

formation on their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for pur-

chase from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. The Service Manual

contains detailed disassembly and maintenance information. Those who plan to do

their own work sho uld, of course, be competent mechanics and possess the spe-

cial tools described in the Service Manual.

Keep this Owner's Manual aboard your motorcycle at all times so that you can re-

fer to it whenever you need information.

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This manual should be considered a permanent part of the motorcycle and

should remain with the motorcycle when it is sold.

or written permission.

This publication includes the latest information available at the time of printing.

However, there may be minor differences between the actual product and illustra-

tions and text in this manual.

All products are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.

KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Consumer Products & Mach inery Company

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 10

LOCATION OF PARTS ........................ 14

LOADING AND ACCESSORIES IN-

FORMATION ..................................... 17

GENERAL INFORMATION .................. 20

Meter Instruments .............................. 20

Tachometer: ................................... 21

Digital Meter: .................................. 22

Fuel Gauge: ................................... 29

Warning/Indicator Lights: ............... 30

Key ..................................................... 34

Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ............ 37

Right Handlebar Switches ................. 39

Engine Stop Switch: ...................... 39

Starter Button: ................................ 39

Left Handlebar Switches .................... 40

Dimmer Switch: .............................. 40

Turn Signal Switch: ........................ 40

Horn Button: ................................... 41

Hazard Switch: ............................... 41

Passing Button: .............................. 41

Brake Lever Adjuster ......................... 42

Fuel Tank Cap .................................... 43

Fuel Tank ........................................... 44

Fuel Requirement: ......................... 45

Side Stand ......................................... 46

Seat Lock ........................................... 47

Helmet Holding Cables ...................... 50

Tying Hooks ....................................... 51

Tool Kit ............................................... 51

Rear View Mirror ................................ 52

Air Cleaner Intake .............................. 53

BREAK-IN ............................................ 54

HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE .. 56

Starting the Engine ............................ 56

Jump Starting ..................................... 59

Moving Off .......................................... 63

Shifting Gears .................................... 64

Braking ............................................... 65

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) for

models equipped with ABS ............ 66

ABS Indicator Light: ....................... 68

Stopping the Engine .......................... 69

Stopping the Motorcycle in an Emer-

gency .............................................. 69

Parking ............................................... 70

Catalytic Converter ............................ 72

SAFE OPERATION .............................. 74

Safe Riding Technique ....................... 74

Daily Safety Checks .......................... 77

Additional Considerations for High

Speed Operation ............................ 79

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 81

Periodic Maintenance Chart .............. 82

Engine Oil .......................................... 90

Cooling System .................................. 96

Spark Plugs .......................................103

Valve Clearance .................................104

Kawasaki Clean Air System ..............104

Exhaust Device ..................................105

Air Cleaner .........................................106

Throttle Control System .....................107

Engine Vacuum Synchronization .......110

Idle Speed .......................................... 111

Clutch .................................................112

Drive Chain ........................................114

Brakes ................................................121

Brake Light Switches .........................125

Front Fork ..........................................127

Rear Shock Absorber ........................130

Wheels ...............................................133

Battery ................................................138

Headlight Beam .................................144

Fuses .................................................146

Cleaning Your Motorcycle ..................147

STORAGE ............................................ 151

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ..... 154

LOCATION OF LABELS ...................... 155

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SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE

Maximum Hosepower 77.7 kW (106 PS) @10 500 r/min (rpm)

Maximum Torque 78.0 N·m (8.0 kgf·m, 57.5 ft·lb) @8 300 r/min (rpm)

Minimum Turning Radius 3 m (118 in.)

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length 2 085 mm (82.1 in.)

Overall Width 805 mm (31.7 in.)

Overall Height 1 100 mm (43.3 in.)

Wheelbase 1 440 mm (56.7 in.)

Road Clearance 155 mm (6.1 in.)

Dry Weight 203 kg (448 lb)

(M) 207 kg (456 lb)

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SPECIFICATIONS

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ENGINE

Type DOHC, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled

Displacement 748 cm³ (45.6 cu in.)

Bore × Stroke 68.4 × 50.9 mm (2.7 × 2.0 in.)

Compression Ratio 11.3 : 1

Starting System Electric starter

Cylinder Numbering Method Left to right, 1-2-3-4

Firing Order 1-2-4-3

Carburetion System FI (Fuel Injection)

Ignition System Battery and coil (transistorized ignition)

Ignition Timing

(Electronically advanced)

10° BTDC @1 100 r/min (rpm) ~

37.0° BTDC @5 000 r/min (rpm)

Spark Plugs NGK CR9EK, ND U27ETR

Lubrication System Forced lubrication (wet sump)

Engine Oil Type: API SE, SF or SG

API SH, SJ or SL with JASO MA

SAE 10W-40

Capacity: 3.8 L (4.0 US qt)

Coolant Capacity 2.9 L (3.1 US qt)

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TRANSMISSION

Transmission Type 6-speed, return shift

Clutch Type Wet, multi disc

Driving System Chain drive

Primary Reduction Ratio 1.714 (84/49)

Final Reduction Ratio 2.867 (43/15)

Overall Drive Ratio 5.382 (Top gear)

Gear Ratio 1st 2.571 (36/14)

2nd 1.941 (33/17)

3rd 1.556 (28/18)

4th 1.333 (28/21)

5th 1.200 (24/20)

6th 1.095 (23/21)

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SPECIFICATIONS

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FRAME

Castor 24.5°

Trail 103 mm (4.1 in.)

Tire Size: Front 120/70ZR17 M/C (58 W)

Rear 180/55ZR17 M/C (73 W)

Rim Size: Front 17 × 3.50

Rear 17 × 5.50

Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 L (4.9 US gal)

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Battery 12 V 8 Ah

Headlight

High beam 12 V 55 W × 2

Low beam 12 V 55 W

LED Tail/Brake Light 0.5/4.1 W

M: ZR750M

HR: with Honeycomb Catalytic Converter (Restricted Model)

Even if one of LED (Light Emitting Diode) tail/brake light is not lit, consult with an

authorized Kawasaki dealer.

Specifications subject to change without notice, and may not apply to every coun-

try.

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LOCATION OF PARTS

1. Clutch Lever

2. Left Handlebar Switches

3. Meter Instruments

4. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Front)

5. Right Handlebar Switches

6. Front Brake Lever

7. Throttle Grip

8. Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

9. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster (Front

Fork)

10. Spring Preload Adjuster

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11. Turn Signal Light

12. Headlight

13. Spark Plugs

14. Air Cleaner

15. Fuel Tank

16. Rider's Seat

17. Passenger's Seat

18. Tail/Brake Light

19. License Plate Light

20. Seat Lock

21. Brake Disc

22. Front Fork

23. Brake Caliper

24. Idle Adjusting Screw

25. Side Stand

26. Shift Pedal

27. Drive Chain

28. Chain Adjuster

LOCATION OF PARTS

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29. Rebound Damping Force Adjuster (Rear

Shock Absorber)

30. Fuse Box

31. Battery

32. Tool Kit

33. Fuel Tank Cap

34. Muffler

35. Brake Fluid Reservoir (Rear)

36. Swingarm

37. Rear Brake Light Switch

38. Rear Shock Absorber

39. Rear Brake Pedal

40. Oil Level Gauge

41. Oil Filter

42. Wheel

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LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION

WARNING

Incorrect loading, improper in-

stallation or use of accessories,

or modification of your motor-

cycle may result in an unsafe rid-

ing condition. Before you ride the

motorcycle, make sure that the

motorcycle is not overloaded and

that you have followed these in-

structions.

With the exception of genuine Kawa-

saki Parts and Accessories, Kawasaki

has no control over the design or appli-

cation of accessories. In some cases,

improper installation or use of acces-

sories, or motorcycle modification, will

void the motorcycle warranty can neg-

atively affect performance, and can

even be illegal. In selecting and using

accessories, and in loading the motor-

cycle, you are personally responsible

for your own safety and the safety of

other persons involved.

NOTE

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Kawasaki Parts and Accessories

have been specially designed for

use on Kawasaki motorcycles. We

strongly recommend that all parts

and accessories you add to your mo-

torcycle be genuine Kawasaki com-

ponents.

Because a motorcycle is sensitive to

changes in weight and aerodynamic

forces, you must take extreme care in

carrying cargo, passengers and/or in

the fitting of additional accessories.

The following general guidelines have

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been prepared to assist you in making

your determinations.

1. Any passenger should be thor-

oughly familiar with motorcycle op-

eration. The passenger can affect

control of the motorcycle by improp-

er positioning during cornering and

sudden movements. It is important

that the passenger sit still while the

motorcycle is in motion and not in-

terfere with the operation of the mo-

torcycle. Do not carry animals on

your motorcycle.

2. You should instruct any passenger

before riding to keep his feet on the

passenger footpegs and hold on to

the operator, seat strap or grab rail.

Do not carry a passenger unless he

or she is tall enough to reach the

footpegs and footpegs are pro-

vided.

3. All baggage should be carried as

low as possible to reduce the effect

on the motorcycle center of gravity.

Baggage weight should also be dis-

tributed equally on both sides of the

motorcycle. Avoid carrying baggage

that extends beyond the rear of the

motorcycle.

4. Baggage should be securely at-

tached. Make sure that the bag-

gage will not move around while

you are riding. Recheck baggage

security as often as possibl e (not

while the motorcycle is in motion)

and adjust as necessary.

5. Do not carry heavy or bulky items

on a luggage rack. They are de-

signed for light items, and overload-

ing can affect handling due to

changes in weight distribution and

aerodynamic forces.

6. Do not install accessories or carry

baggage that impairs the perform-

ance of the motorcycle. Make sure

that you have not adversely

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affected any lighting co mponents,

road clearance, banking capability

(i.e., lean angle), control operation,

wheel travel, front fork movement,

or any other aspect of the motorcy-

cle's operation.

7. Weight attached to the handlebar or

front fork will increase the mass of

the steerin g assembly and can re-

sult in an unsafe riding co ndition.

8. Fairings, windshields, backrests,

and other large items have the ca-

pability of adversely affecting stabil-

ity and handling of the motorcycle,

not only because of their weight,

but also due to the aerodynamic

forces acting on these surfaces

while the motorcycle is in operation.

Poorly designed or installed items

can result in an unsafe riding condi-

tion.

9. This motorcycle was not intended

to be equipped with a sidecar or to

be used to tow any trailer or other

vehicle. Kawasaki does not manu-

facture sidecars or trailers for mo-

torcycles and cannot predict the

effects of such accessories on han-

dling or stability, but can only warn

that the effects can be adverse and

that Kawasaki cannot assume re-

sponsibility for the results of such

unintended use of the motorcycle.

Furthermore, any adverse effects

on motorcycle components caused

by the use of such access ories will

not be remedied under warranty.

Maximum Load

Weight of rider, passenger, baggage, and

accessories must not exceed 180 kg (397

lb).

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Meter Instruments

A. RESET Button

B. MODE Button

C. Left Turn Signal Indicator

Light

D. Tachometer

E. Red Zone

F. ABS Indicator Light (only

on ABS model)

G. High Beam Indicator Light

H. Neutral Indicator Light

I. Right Turn Signal Indicator

Light

J. Digital Meter

K. Warning Light

L. Fuel Level Gauge

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